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25(1) Part 2 – Failure to Thrive: the child with neurological impairment
Children with Neurological Impairment (NI) such as Cerebral Palsy (CP) may meet the definition for Failure to Thrive (FTT), but are they truly failing to thrive? Children with CP grow more slowly than their able bodied counterparts but may still … Continue reading
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22(2) Nutrition Considerations for Children with Seizure Disorders
Seizure disorders and epilepsy that occur in childhood are illnesses which can have a profound influence on cognitive development. Medical intervention is essential to preserve cognitive function, and to stop seizures. These interventions in turn present the registered dietitian (RD) … Continue reading
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Tagged calories, energy, epilepsy, family centered care, feeding, fluid, ketogenic diet, medication interactions, medications, protein, seizure disorders, team members, VNS
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